"We're pleased to have Fred join team Accelerate as an officer and shareholder," said Julian Klymochko, CEO of Accelerate. "Fred will be substantially accretive to the Company by bringing his vast network, unique insights and notable experience running bottom-up, value-based long/short equity strategies on a proprietary basis."

Fred's priority will be to drive Accelerate's Standard Wealth division, which will offer unique traditional and alternative investment solutions for Canadian, U.S. and offshore ultra high-net worth individuals and family offices.

Accelerate is leading innovation in financial services as the pioneer of institutional-caliber hedge fund and private equity ETFs for investors seeking long-term performance. Accelerate was established by a team with a track record of successfully managing award-winning hedge funds and is disrupting the asset management industry by offering performance-oriented alternative investment strategies previously reserved for wealthy investors at a fee significantly lower than competitors.